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In the year 2000, upgrade of the Mi-24P was launched to enable them fly combat operation round the clock (the Mi-24VK version, etc.).
The Mi-24P attack/transport helicopter is designed for engagement of armored vehicles, armed support of land forces, troops and evacuation of casualties. It can also transport cargo both in the cargo cabin and an external sling.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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DESIGNER
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OKB Mil
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TYPE
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Multipurpose assault helicopter
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CREW
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2 + 1 (option)
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POWER-PLANT
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Two Klimov TV3-117V
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Power, h.p.
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2 x 2.225
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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17,30
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Main rotor diameter , m
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17,30
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Tail rotor diameter, m
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1,50
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Wing span, m
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6,66
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Height, m
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3,90
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WEIGHT
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Empty , kg
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8.570
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Normal take-off, kg
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11.300
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Maximum take-off, kg
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11.500
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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320
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Cruising speed, km/h
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270
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Ferry range, km
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1.000
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Combat range, km
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450
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Service ceiling, m
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4.500
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Static ceiling, m
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2.000
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Payload, kg
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up to 8 soldiers or 4 litter
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| ARMAMENT | 1 two-barrel 30 mm cannon GSh-30K (750 rounds). Warload-up to 2.400 kg in 6 hardpoints. 4 launcher UV-32-57 32U55 mm UR S-5 or 2 launcher UB-20-8 20U80 mm S-8 UR, or 4x 240 mm UR S-24a, or 4x launcher B-13 with 122 mm S-13, or launcher UV-20-57 20U55 mm S-5, 4 launcher (12 Anti-tank missile ) Shtorm-V or pods UPK-23-250 with 23 mm cannon GSh-23L x 250 rounds pods with machine-guns or 30 mm grenade launchers, or 1500 kg light bombs. Available, mine disperser PFM-1. |
PHOTOS Mi-24P
